Attendance & SEN Administrator
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EE7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 October 2025 at 1pm
Date listed
3 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,594.00 Annually (Actual)
Attendance & SEN Administrator job summary
Are you an organised, compassionate, and detail-oriented individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Join our dedicated team at St Joseph’s Catholic High School as an Attendance & SEN Administrative Assistant, a vital role supporting both student wellbeing and inclusive education.
This is a varied and rewarding position at the heart of our school’s support systems. You’ll work closely with the Attendance Lead and SENDCo to ensure smooth administration processes, accurate record-keeping, effective communication with families, and smooth coordination of key processes like EHCP reviews and attendance monitoring.
What We’re Looking For
- Friendly, approachable, and professional with a problem solving approach.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident using IT systems and managing data.
- Able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Passionate about supporting young people and inclusive education.
We offer a supportive working environment within a fantastic team, ample opportunities for career development, a comprehensive staff wellbeing service including on-line GP access, counselling and physiotherapy with free gym facilities on site.
If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact our Senior Administration Manager, Elizabeth McKenna on 01900 873290 or at elizabeth.mckenna@sjchs.uka . Elizabeth would be delighted to take you on a tour of the school and give you the opportunity to meet the department and answer any questions you may have.
To Apply:
Complete the online application form by midday on Monday 13th October.
Applications will be assessed as they are submitted and we reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to make an appointment before this date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities. Further information about the school can be found at https://sjchs.uk
St Joseph's is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance from the popular market town of Cockermouth.
St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you! Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St. Joseph's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 517 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington website
St Joseph's has been serving the local community for over 90 years and was one of the founding schools of the growing Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust. The Mater Christi MAT is a family of primary and secondary schools living and learning together for the common good of our children, families and communities.
St Joseph's is ideally located for easy access to the Lake District and everything the National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. It is also within easy commuting distance form the popular market town of Cockermouth.
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